Fabric samples projects ideas

Do you have a lot of upholstery fabric scraps from home DIY projects that you do not want to throw out? Click here for different upcycling ideas for them.

List of places to request free fabric samples, why you would want them, and creative ways to repurpose them.

Tapestry Wallet: This light-weight wallet is made from a single tapestry (drapery) swatch pulled from a 1980s textile sampler. Durable despite its size, it features an ID window and two small pockets that fit standard-sized credit and business cards. If you get fru…

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Here are some totes, drawstring bags and zipper pouches I've made recently. Most of these totes will be donated to The Bag Share Project (the first one I may keep it came out so nice!). This tote has long shoulder length handles and is made from two contrasting fabrics in gray cotton canvas on the bottom and a green linen/cotton blend on the top Drawstring bags are so fun and quick to sew and are perfect for small fabric samples. These were created by turning the top right and left sides in…

After making my "Scrappy" Pumpkin Fall Decor this week, my wheels have been turning as to how to use up some of my fabric scraps in a useful way. So, I searched the Web over

Sep 3, 2012 - We are delighted to present a workshop with the renowned German feltmaker Dagmar Binder. Dagmar has given workshops and exhibited widely throughout Europe and North and South America. As well as the two day workshop with us Dagmar is also giving an illustrated talk about her work on Sunday 1st July in the Palatine Room…

Removing the paper backing on fabric samples is necessary if you are planning to use them in craft projects. However, you need to take care not to change the nature of the sample by removing sizing and other finishes. This is a guide about removing paper backing from fabric samples.

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